Snapshots of discoveries, experiences and places from my wanderings

Month: December 2014

Parts of what made my trips to Morocco interesting are stays in real homes or riads or little inns in the medina. Each place had its own character and appeal that add to a memorable experience in a particular place. One such stay was in Dar Mounir in Chefchaouen. The charming inn is located very near the… Read More A favorite stay: Dar Mounir

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Legend has it that St. Michael the Archangel appeared to the bishop of Avaranches and instructed him to build a chapel on the rocky islet in his honor. Since the 8th century it has been the seat of the monastery from which it draws its name. A community of Benedictines lived in isolation in Mont… Read More Mont Saint Michel

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It’s such a popular destination, and I’m sure many are familiar with the blue domed white washed structures that line its cliff tops. I certainly had images of the island tucked in the corner of my imagination way before I even set foot on it. Classically known as Thera, Santorini is the largest of the… Read More Santorini. Once is not enough

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It was past six in the evening but the sun still shone brightly. We were at the market square after just having trekked the peaceful and compact town of Moulay Idriss. There was a time when tourists who dared visit were advised to leave by 3pm. Until the middle of the 20th century, non-Muslims… Read More A welcoming sanctuary

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It was a refreshing break to be in Patio Bleu, a restaurant in the middle of the Fes medina after walking around the souks the entire morning. I was so tired that by noontime, all I wanted was to go back to the hotel and rest. But upon entering Le Patio, I somehow got my… Read More Le Patio Bleu

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“ Balak!” a man yelled as he dragged his mule through one of the busy alleys. I remember being hollered at twice in one day. “Balak” means, “get out of the way”. Sometimes, you can’t help but get caught in the middle of the action on a street in the old medina of Fez. It’s… Read More The rhythm of Old Fez

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My friends and I were accompanied to view each of the spacious, airy, understated and beautifully designed villas that blended well with the lush surroundings. There were eight villas and there were only five of us. We wanted to have one each and at first, it was hard to decide who gets which as they were… Read More Once on this private island